1. What is the Wedding Alcohol Calculator?

The Wedding Alcohol Calculator helps estimate how much alcohol you'll need for your wedding reception based on the number of guests, duration of the event, and your guests' drinking habits.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( Guests \) — Number of adult guests attending
• \( Hours \) — Duration of the reception in hours
• \( Type Factor \) — 1.5 (Light), 2 (Average), or 2.5 (Heavy) drinks per person per hour

Explanation: The calculation accounts for the fact that not all guests will drink at the same rate throughout the event.

3. Importance of Proper Alcohol Estimation

Details: Accurate alcohol estimation ensures you have enough drinks for your guests without excessive waste or running out during the celebration.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Be honest about your guests' drinking habits. When in doubt, choose a higher type factor or add a 10-15% buffer to the final number.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What counts as one drink?
A: One drink = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz liquor.

Q2: Should we include non-drinkers in the count?
A: Only include guests who will be drinking alcohol in your calculation.

Q3: How do we account for cocktail hour before dinner?
A: Include this time in your total hours calculation.

Q4: What about non-alcoholic beverages?
A: Plan for 2-3 non-alcoholic drinks per guest in addition to alcoholic beverages.

Q5: Should we round up the final numbers?
A: Yes, it's better to round up to the nearest case (for beer) or bottle (for wine/liquor).